Nylon 12

• CAS: 24937-16-4
• Catalog Number: ACM24937164-2
• Category: Biomaterials
• Molecular Weight: 591.95
• Molecular Formula: (C12H23NO)n
• Description: Nylon 12 is a nylon polymer. It is made from omega-aminolauric acid or laurolactam monomers, each of which has 12 carbon atoms, hence the name "nylon 12". It is one of several nylon polymers.
• Synonyms: Polylauryllactam
• Canonical SMILES: O=C1CCCCCCCCCCCN1
• Density: 1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Application: Nylon 12 has a wide range of applications as a polyamide additive. Nylon 12 is mainly used for packaging material films in the food industry and sterilization films and bags in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. When added to polyethylene films, it improves water vapor permeability and aroma impermeability. It is also available in sheet and sintered powder for metal coating.
• Features And Benefits: Nylon 12 exhibits properties intermediate between short-chain aliphatic nylons and polyolefins. At 178-180°C, the melting point of nylon 12 is the lowest among important polyamides. Its mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength and abrasion resistance are similar to nylon 6 and nylon 66. Low water absorption and density of 1.01 g/m. Nylon 12 is also chemically resistant and insensitive to stress cracking.
• Form: pellets
• MDL Number: MFCD00134003
• NACRES: NA.23
• PubChem ID: 24850920
• Quality Level: 100
• Storage Temperature: 2-8°C

Custom Q&A

What is the product name?

Nylon 12

What is the molecular formula of Nylon 12?

(C12H23NO)n

What is the density of Nylon 12 at 25 °C?

1.01 g/mL

What are some synonyms for Nylon 12?

Polylauryllactam

What are some applications of Nylon 12?

Packaging material films in the food industry, sterilization films and bags in the pharmaceutical and medical fields, improving water vapor permeability and aroma impermeability when added to polyethylene films, available in sheet and sintered powder for metal coating.

What are some features and benefits of Nylon 12?

Properties intermediate between short-chain aliphatic nylons and polyolefins, low melting point, similar mechanical properties to nylon 6 and nylon 66, low water absorption, chemically resistant, insensitivity to stress cracking.

In what form is Nylon 12 available?

Pellets

What is the storage temperature recommended for Nylon 12?

2-8°C

What is the molecular weight of Nylon 12?

591.95

Is Nylon 12 chemically resistant?

Yes, Nylon 12 is chemically resistant.